Delphinium ‘Little White Butterfly’

Common Name:
Little White Butterfly Delphinium

Description:
Delphinium ‘Little White Butterfly’ is a compact, dwarf-form delphinium offering elegant, pure white blooms that create a soft, airy presence in the garden. A selection from the Delphinium grandiflorum group, this variety has been bred for a low, mounding habit and free-flowering nature, making it perfect for borders, rockeries, and container planting in Melbourne’s temperate climate. The finely divided green foliage supports a profusion of starry, snow-white flowers that appear from late spring through summer, attracting bees and pollinators. Unlike traditional tall delphiniums, ‘Little White Butterfly’ doesn’t require staking and is much more tolerant of wind and rain. It performs best in full sun to part shade with well-drained, fertile soil, and benefits from consistent moisture through the growing season. Deadheading spent blooms encourages continued flowering. This cultivar is ideal for gardeners seeking the beauty of delphiniums without the height or high maintenance.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

• Herbaceous

Mature Size:

• Height: 30–40 cm

• Width: 25–30 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• White

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Bee Attracting

• Perennial

• Herbaceous

• Suitable for Cottage Gardens

• Cold Tolerant

• Low Maintenance

Toxicity:
Toxic to humans and animals if ingested. All parts of the plant contain alkaloids and may cause nausea, vomiting, or more severe symptoms in larger quantities.

Companion Plants:

• Salvia ‘Snowflake’

• Coreopsis ‘Early Sunrise’

• Heuchera ‘Berry Smoothie’

• Lavender ‘Munstead’

• Nepeta ‘Junior Walker’

Plant Growers Australia (PGA) is an innovative wholesale production nursery based in Melbourne, renowned for superior quality garden plants and pioneering breeding programs.
PGA do not sell direct to the public, but their website has detailed information on this species that is available for everyone to access. 
Visit www.pga.com.au for further details and photos of this plant.